Carly’s purpose in life is to use storytelling as a tool to understand ourselves, connect with each other, entertain, and build community. She believes if more people were able to process and articulate their feelings, and have their life experiences listened to and validated, the world would be a much better (and funnier) place.

Check out Carly's personal projects here.

Luis Machuca found Written in Brooklyn while looking for a release. A friend urged him to take a storytelling classes and write the secrets he’s carried most of his life. One class, a great teacher, and talented students gave Luis more than what he hoped for: community.

Read is blog here.

Julianne is a writer, actor, and filmmaker who found Written in Brooklyn at a life crossroads. The classes, community, and events have changed the course of said life in small and profound ways, focusing Julianne's writing on the bittersweet magic of being human. You can read her Substack here, and learn more about her here.

Initially writing as a form of escapism, Alexis Unger (she/they) has learned through Written in Brooklyn how to write as a mindfulness practice, storytelling from the heart to bridge the gap between mind and inner voice. You can find her self-published book, Unreliable Narrator here. Or find their monthly blog on Substack.

TIMOTHY DUNN has been a “creative-type” his whole life, and his passions for theatre, acting, directing and writing have helped him happily call NYC “home” for the past 20 years. Coming from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Timothy understands the importance of belonging to a creative community, and he is thrilled for the opportunity to work and create alongside Carly and the other “Written in Brooklyn” creative weirdos! Check out his website here!

Tiffany had an urge to tell stories, but wasn't sure where to begin. She discovered Written in Brooklyn- where Tiff found classes, new friends, and herself. Creating art through her life stories has been a true gift, and sharing them healing and euphoric. She is grateful to have found this supportive community. Check out her personal project here.

Description goeEmma’s algorithm brought her to Written in Brooklyn’s doorstep years before she moved to NYC. The classes she’s taken with Carly have allowed for more consistency and joy in her creative practice. She’s enveloped in a creative community and letting go of her creative anxieties. Check her out here.

The only good thing to come from Facebook, Katie stumbled upon Written in Brooklyn when she was desperate to reignite her passion for creativity. Through class, Katie found a community of like-minded creatives who inspire and crack her up. Incredibly grateful, she continues to write and dig into her art.

Maria Mainelli-Ajmo started at Written in Brooklyn as a lost actor and has now made a career in writing. As a storyteller and comedian in many forms, Maria makes content across all platforms as @mariamainmo. You can see her ad work here.

Gabrielle joined written in Brooklyn to find a way back into creative writing after having been away from it for years. Since starting with Story One, she has gone on to take three more classes and perform in two live events!

Erin stumbled into Written in Brooklyn while looking for something, anything really, and found an inspiring and supportive enclave of writers and storytellers. Storytelling has allowed Erin to explore her wealth of neuroses, often mining her own internal monologue to put pen to paper. You can see what she is up to here.

Years ago, Elizabeth burnt out of her college creative writing program. Then a growing desire to share the stories of her life and a series of synchronicities led her to Written in Brooklyn. Thanks to this community, Elizabeth now feels free to return to writing and explore her own creativity, humor, and sense of self.

Written in Brooklyn swooped in and saved this damsel (creative) in distress from the pandemic that tried to suck her juices dry. WiB has given Molly an outlet, a platform, and unparalleled community. Through her stories, Molly aims to make people feel connected to her drippy heart and nostalgia, somewhere between heartbreak and hysterical laughter. Listen up!

As a writer Joy, never thought she would take a writing class, but after struggling to create for years -a friend suggested Written in Brooklyn “because you will love the teacher.” After one class, Joy felt creative and alive. She’s continued to take classes, but not just because she was voraciously writing, she also found the greatest community she has ever been a part of.

Check out her Substack.

New York native Jonathan Bender discovered the Written in Brooklyn community by the way of Instagram's algorithm in a time where he was creatively stunted. Jonathan's slice-of-life storytelling explores the humor in trusting your own direction, while focusing on the moments that can be overlooked. Thankful to have the opportunity to openly share in a non-judgmental creative community where everyone's experiences are valued, heard, and lifted. Follow Jonathan here.

Despite Miranda winning an essay contest in fourth grade (she wrote about Memorial Day) AND a personal essay she wrote in high school that was in her English Teacher’s words “The best narrative essay I’ve seen in my twenty years of teaching”, It was Written in Brooklyn that made her finally believe in her writing ability. Carly’s classes and insight helped her figure out her “voice” and gave her the building blocks to build her own writing practice. Now, she’s what they call “an emerging writer” - meaning she writes unsold screenplays and has a Substack.

Kathryn is an LA-based actor, writer, and storyteller who came to Written in Brooklyn to develop her craft. Working with Carly and this community of open, engaging, supportive artists, she continues to hone her creative voice. She’s grateful to continue to be part of the Written in Brooklyn community from across the country.

Lillie Westbrook discovered Written in Brooklyn after appearing on Carly’s live show, Young Hot Sluts. With Carly’s guidance and the community’s encouragement, Lillie finally started thinking of herself as a writer again after a years-long hiatus from creativity. She has found her voice, her stage presence, and a few long-forgotten anecdotes through WiB.

Micaeli is a poet and creative nonfiction writer based in Washington D.C.The knowledge and heart shared within Written in Brooklyn’s classes and community have kept her creative embers lit and provided her with artistic allyship and accountability while working a full-time corporate job and raising two babies. Her first poetry chapbook, for the hush times, is coming this summer.

Ivonne, a former playwright and dabbling comedian, wanted to break through her writer's block and lack of accountability. Enter Written in Brooklyn. Now, with three classes under her belt, she's back on track. Check out her rants and raves on her Substack, The Retch Report, here.